What reading level is the Library of Spiders series?

Library of Spiders books are at a grades 4–5 reading level (average grade level 4.4), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 5–8. There are 6 books in the series.

What order should I read the Library of Spiders books?

Series numbers aren't available for most Library of Spiders books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: The Black Widow Spider (Mcginty, Alice B. Library of Spiders.) (2002); The Crab Spider (Mcginty, Alice B. Library of Spiders.) (2002); The Jumping Spider (Mcginty, Alice B. Library of Spiders.) (2002); The Orb Weaver (Mcginty, Alice B. Library of Spiders.) (2002); The Tarantula (Mcginty, Alice B. Library of Spiders.) (2002); and 1 more.

Library of Spiders Books in Order

Library of Spiders is a 6-book series by Alice B. McGinty for ages 5–8, at a grades 4–5 reading level, with gentle content (HootRated intensity 1/5).

Books: 6; By publication date
Reading level: Grades 4–5; Average grade level 4.4
Recommended ages: Ages 5–8; From HootRated age ratings
Content intensity: Gentle; HootRated 1/5

Library of Spiders Reading Order

Series numbers aren't available for most Library of Spiders books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).

#	Title	Reading Level	Ages	Content
1	The Black Widow Spider (Mcginty, Alice B. Library of Spiders.) 2002	Level 4-5	5-8	Gentle
2	The Crab Spider (Mcginty, Alice B. Library of Spiders.) 2002	Level 4-5	5-8	Gentle
3	The Jumping Spider (Mcginty, Alice B. Library of Spiders.) 2002	Level 4-5	5-8	Gentle
4	The Orb Weaver (Mcginty, Alice B. Library of Spiders.) 2002	Level 4-5	5-8	Gentle
5	The Tarantula (Mcginty, Alice B. Library of Spiders.) 2002	Level 4-5	5-8	Gentle
6	The Wolf Spider (Mcginty, Alice B. Library of Spiders.) 2002	Level 4-5	5-8	Gentle

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

First book Latest book

Series books grow with readers — but that's also the trap. Most series start at one reading level and one content intensity and drift upward over the course of the run. Library of Spiders (6 books by Alice B. McGinty) lands at a grades 4–5 reading level, with average content intensity 1/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.

Alice B. McGinty

Level 4-5 Gentle

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Questions about the Library of Spiders series

What reading level is the Library of Spiders series?: Library of Spiders books are at a grades 4–5 reading level (average grade level 4.4), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 5–8. There are 6 books in the series.
What order should I read the Library of Spiders books?: Series numbers aren't available for most Library of Spiders books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: The Black Widow Spider (Mcginty, Alice B. Library of Spiders.) (2002); The Crab Spider (Mcginty, Alice B. Library of Spiders.) (2002); The Jumping Spider (Mcginty, Alice B. Library of Spiders.) (2002); The Orb Weaver (Mcginty, Alice B. Library of Spiders.) (2002); The Tarantula (Mcginty, Alice B. Library of Spiders.) (2002); and 1 more.
What age is the Library of Spiders series appropriate for?: HootRated recommends Library of Spiders for ages 5–8. Content is gentle (HootRated intensity 1/5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.